It all comes down to one thing: Data! ELD Data, Video Data, Telematics Data, Mileage Data. Insurance companies LOVE data. Whether it is your first time looking for trucking insurance or you are an experienced fleet owner or owner-operator that has retained trucking policies over years, insurance companies will need DATA to determine specifics and […]
No matter what is being transported, one common problem can occur: the freight can become lost or damaged. The process for finding out who is responsible for damaged freight could take months, and discovering whether freight had been stolen or lost en route can be difficult. Shippers will never be able to prevent all instances […]
A wintry mix and the holiday rush can lead to a rough road for doing your job. The inclement weather conditions on the road create driving hazards that require extra attention during the winter months. When traffic volumes increase around some of the major travel holidays, it makes driving safely even more difficult. Remaining cautious […]
Fuel tanker driving is a highly specialized field. This highly regulated world of transporting petroleum-based products holds significant responsibility. Knowing how to handle this vehicle takes hours of training, and quick reflexes and heightened senses. Providing a safe environment for the public must constantly be on the mind of these drivers. This includes a variety […]
Is your business involved with trailer interchange? When it comes to the trucking industry, it is common for drivers to transport or use trailers that belong to another party. What many truckers don’t realize is while their liability policy extends to the borrowed trailer, it does not cover physical damage. The trucker is entirely responsible […]
Driving a heavy-duty truck is one of the most dangerous jobs in America, and the industry has one of the highest workers’ compensation claim rates. This profession requires excessive hours of driving and typically leads to poor diets and little exercise, making truck drivers even more prone to work-related injuries. Every trucking operation should have […]
Cargo trucks offer versatility and loads of space. Since they can be used for all types of purposes, it’s important that truck cargo stays protected wherever you go with long haul trucking insurance and careful cargo protection measures. To avoid damage, theft and in a worst-case scenario, a total loss of your assets, you can […]
The damage that a commercial box truck accident can create is quite significant. Box trucks earned their names from the straight-sided, often square shape of the cargo space. Also commonly called straight trucks and high-sided vans, these vehicles are commonly used as delivery trucks and range in size from 12 to 22 feet in length. […]
Studies have shown that professional drivers are usually exposed to environmental stressors and adverse work conditions. Work-related stress will result in unhappy drivers and negative job performances. Some of the stressors are just the nature of the job, but that doesn’t mean that operations can’t take every action they can to reduce burnout and improve […]
HAZMAT is an abbreviation for hazardous materials or the safety programs that have been developed to protect the public from exposure to hazardous materials. Various federal agencies, such as the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), have mandated regulations for the transportation and disposal […]
